M. Night Shyamalan

[Jack Aubrey]

This guy's easily the most polarizing figure in the movie industry today and we've had so many threads about him I thought we'd try to settle the issue. It may be a futile effort on my part, but hey, I'm bored so why not!

[Pags]

I went with the last selection. I love the guy. He'll need about 10 more before we can start adding him in the same category as Hitchcock - who wrote the book on how movie making.

[Snowdog]

I've liked all his stuff, but Sixth Sense and The Village are clearly my favorites. I always look forward to a new one from him.

[Jack Aubrey]

Sorry folks, I misspelled Shyamalan's name in the title (there's no K in Night), unfortunately when you edit a poll you can't edit the title. Please forgive me and thanks to a good buddy for pointing it out to me!

[Jack Aubrey]

Wow, I wonder who picked the 'Hack' option?! C'mon, tell us, we won't yell at you! All are welcome to pick any side of the debate their heart desires.

[Jack Aubrey]

In the interest of full disclosure, I picked option 5. I still only like his first three. Edited February 6, 2008 by Jack Aubrey

[ReRushed]

I also picked 5. I liked The Sixth Sense, loved Unbreakable and enjoyed Signs. I could see someone calling him a hack, but I don't necessarily agree. Edited February 6, 2008 by ReRushed

[VaporTrails04]

i liked two of his, Signs and The Lady In The Water

 

i never saw Sixth Sense because the ending was spoiled for me and I dont remember much of Unbreakable because i was kinda young when i saw it. i might check it out someday. Village coulda been good if it was marketed differently, not as a scary movie. i went expecting to be scared $h!tless like signs...turns out, no. Im looking forward to the happening but i dont have any idea what its about. Anybody?

[Jack Aubrey]

QUOTE (VaporTrails04 @ Feb 5 2008, 08:52 PM)

i liked two of his, Signs and The Lady In The Water i never saw Sixth Sense because the ending was spoiled for me and I dont remember much of Unbreakable because i was kinda young when i saw it. i might check it out someday. Village coulda been good if it was marketed differently, not as a scary movie. i went expecting to be scared $h!tless like signs...turns out, no. Im looking forward to the happening but i dont have any idea what its about. Anybody?

Have you seen the trailer? There's a thread about it here.

 

Now as far as the plot goes, (possible spoilers, highlight to read):

 

Details are sketchy so far but what I've heard is that basically Earth is pissed off at people for wrecking it, so it has plants develop a scent that acts on our brains and makes us want to kill ourselves. Please bear in mind that this is just a rumor, so it may not be entirely accurate, if at all. Please don't quote this post, as it will make the spoilers visible. Thanks!

 

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[Stormtron]

Two good films, imo. I love Unbreakable and think Signs was good too. Sixth Sense is okay, but the twist was obvious to me early on. The Village has a good twist, but the rest is boring. Lady in the Water.....just, no.

[Stormtron]

.....but I never saw that Rosie O'Donnell flick and never plan on it. Sorry M. Night.

[1-0-0-1-0-0-1]

QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Feb 5 2008, 07:08 PM)

Sorry folks, I misspelled Shyamalan's name in the title (there's no K in Night), unfortunately when you edit a poll you can't edit the title. Please forgive me and thanks to a good buddy for pointing it out to me!

Lower left of the screen, the mod dropdown menu...do you not have an option for Edit Topic Title?

 

I also picked option #5. Really liked "Sixth Sense," loved "Unbreakable," really liked "Signs," hated the rest.

[pt2112]

QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Feb 5 2008, 11:21 PM)

I also picked option #5. Really liked "Sixth Sense," loved "Unbreakable," really liked "Signs," hated the rest.

I'm with you there. Option 5 for me as well.

[The Owl]

I can't vote in this thread. I stated in the other thread that Shyamalan is an awesome director. But I think his screenwriting skills are what brings him down.

[treeduck]

Terrible films with usually laughably ridiculous and yet mind-numbingly sleep-inducing plots, I've not seen one even decent film directed by this guy...

[Jack Aubrey]

QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Feb 6 2008, 12:21 AM)

Lower left of the screen, the mod dropdown menu...do you not have an option for Edit Topic Title?

No, I sure don't.

[Godeater2112]

the guy is an ass. Every movie of his looks like it should have potential then it just turns out to be some enormous let down. A great example of whats wrong with Hollywood horror - all hype and no substance.

 

Even the guys name bugs me - sounds like he spent six months trying to think of the most eerie and weird and intriguing moniker possible.

 

Unless I am too baked to get off the couch and find the remote control... I'll never be subjected to one of his films again.

 

My two cents...

[theredtamasrule]

 

He made a career off of the 6th Sense and I don't think his movies live up to all the hype. Seems he tries way too hard to crank up the "Shamalan" factor in his movies with some weird hook or unusual suprise...

 

a lot of style with not a lot of substance for my money.

[GeddyRulz]

I picked three: Sixth Sense, Signs, and the Village. Unbreakable was merely okay, and I didn't see Lady in the Water.

[JohnnyBlaze]

QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Feb 7 2008, 12:59 AM)

I didn't see Lady in the Water.

You're lucky

[workingcinderellaman]

His movies are interesting but I think he only made a few really good movies.

 

I thought Signs was kind of funny when it was supposed to be scary.

[Ancient Ways]

QUOTE (Godeater2112 @ Feb 6 2008, 10:46 AM)

the guy is an ass. Every movie of his looks like it should have potential then it just turns out to be some enormous let down. A great example of whats wrong with Hollywood horror - all hype and no substance. Even the guys name bugs me - sounds like he spent six months trying to think of the most eerie and weird and intriguing moniker possible. Unless I am too baked to get off the couch and find the remote control... I'll never be subjected to one of his films again. My two cents...

I basically agree.

[Mustard Death]

He's made two good movies... Sixth Sense (good) and Unbreakable (great). Everything else is shiiiiiit.

[Turn Me On Dead Man]

Both Signs and The Sixth Sense were good. The Village was so so. The Lady in the Water was TERRRRRRRIIIBBBBLLLLEEEE. Edited February 7, 2008 by Turn Me On Dead Man

[LoneStar Boogie]

I chose the last one. I've liked all of his movies to some degree. And until I see one that I really don't like, I'll still think he's pretty good.